Office Assistant 3
State of West Virginia
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Office Assistant 2
State of West Virginia
DHS - DCR - Huttonsville Correctional Center and Jail
Location
West Virginia, 25305
Salary
$27,240 - $45,973
per year
Type
Closes
April 29, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This Office Assistant 2 role at a West Virginia correctional facility involves handling key administrative tasks like verifying visitors, scheduling inmate visits, maintaining accurate records, and managing the switchboard to support the facility's operations.
It's a fast-paced position that requires strong attention to detail and the ability to follow complex procedures in a secure environment.
Ideal candidates are organized professionals with office experience who thrive in high-stakes settings and want to contribute to public safety.
Key Requirements
- Graduation from a standard high school or equivalent
- Two years of full-time (or equivalent part-time) paid experience in routine office work
- Substitution allowed: College hours, related business school, or vocational training for experience via established formula
- Proficiency in performing high-level clerical tasks under general supervision
- Strong attention to detail for verifying identities and maintaining inmate records
- Ability to manage switchboard operations and provide coverage during breaks
- Capability to handle fast-paced environment with complex office procedures
Full Job Description
Are you ready to be the heartbeat of our facility?
As an Office Assistant 2, you’ll step into a high-impact role as our primary administrative gatekeeper, performing vital, high-level clerical work that goes far beyond simple data entry.
Under general supervision, you will become the essential link in maintaining safety and order—verifying identities for attorneys, volunteers, and parole officers while masterfully orchestrating inmate visit schedules.
From ensuring the total accuracy of inmate records within the OIS system to commanding the facility switchboard—including working and providing coverage for breaks—your professional expertise keeps our mission on track and our departments connected.
If you’re a detail-oriented pro ready to apply complex office procedures in a meaningful, fast-paced environment, we want you to join us and become an indispensable part of our team!
Will perform other duties as assigned.
In accordance with SPB 3088 effective 10/7/23, $5000 will be added to the minimum starting rate of pay for all classifications within a Critical Vacancy Pay Supplemental Facility.
Critical Vacancy Pay Facilities: Huttonsville Correctional Center and Jail, Mount Olive Correctional Complex and Jail, Western Regional Jail and Corrections Facility, Northern Correctional Facility (including Ohio County Correctional Center), Northern Regional Jail and Correctional Facility, Chick Buckbee Juvenile Center, Vicki Douglas Juvenile Center, Potomac Highlands Regional Jail and Correctional Facility, and Eastern Regional Jail and Corrections Facility (including Martinsburg Correctional Center) (SPB 3088).
Employees in this classification shall receive an annual base building pay differential each fiscal year of $250 after completing one year of service.
If an employee is hired into a Critical Vacancy Pay Facility (CVPF) and leaves the facility, the additional pay differential of $5,000 shall be removed from their salary, unless transferring to another CVPF.
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Qualifications
Training: Graduation from a standard high school or the equivalent.Experience: Two years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in routine office work.
Substitution: College hours, related business school, or vocational training may be substituted through an established formula for the required experience.
Additional Information
PSC salary exemption per West Virginia Code §24-1-1
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